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WDSU confirms Michael Mauti to work out with Saints on Thursday

Late Wednesday night WDSU confirmed linebacker Michael Mauti will work out for the New Orleans Saints on Thursday.

Mauti is the son of former Saints wide receiver Rich Mauti.

Rich Mauti played for the Saints from 1977-1983.

A former Mandeville High School and Penn State standout Mauti is rehabbing on the Northshore after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his senior season with the Nittany Lions.

Mauti actually suffered two torn ACL injuries during his illustrious career at Penn State.

Despite suffering two serious injuries, Mauti was named a 1st team All-American in 2012.

A team leader at Penn State, Mauti is credited with helping the Penn State football community heal after the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal rocked the school and football program. A 6 foot 2 inch, 240-pound inside linebacker, Mauti is projected to be selected between the 4th and 7th rounds in the upcoming NFL draft.

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